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  • Reusable packaging reinvented: How IQ*Pak makes the cycle more efficient

    Reusable packaging reinvented: How IQ*Pak makes the cycle more efficient

    IQ Pak: Separation of system components and hygiene functions The core of the concept presented consists of consistently separating the ‘reusable component’ – i.e. the durable system carrier – from the functional layers that come into contact with the product and the consumer. Put simply, the packaging consists of several layers: Systemlayer: Contentlayer: Handlinglayer: The…

  • 37th Inno-Talk: Monomaterial FFS Packaging

    37th Inno-Talk: Monomaterial FFS Packaging

    Yair Gellis – MDO-PE as a building block for FFS packaging made from a single material In his presentation, consultant Yair Gellis highlighted the potential of MDO-oriented polyethylene films (MDO-PE). Dr Anina Leipold – Efficient processing of monomaterials and paper on VFFS machines: challenges and solutions Dr Anina Leipold from Rovema highlighted the machinery and…

  • Summary: Barrier Laminates – Expert Meeting 2025 

    Summary: Barrier Laminates – Expert Meeting 2025 

    The two-year conference at the SKZ-Modellfabrik Würzburg on 1 and 2 July 2025 offered a comprehensive insight into current developments and trends in barrier laminates. The focus was on new material solutions and innovative manufacturing processes for monomaterials. In addition, the performance of modern films was impressively demonstrated and precise measurement methods for permeation measurement…

  • When the bubble ticks

    When the bubble ticks

    Typical error patterns in blown film extrusion and what you can do about them In blown film extrusion, all it takes is a small irregularity and a defect will spread over the entire length of the roll – including expensive scrap metres. We have summarised the most common defect patterns so that you can link…

  • The plastic revolution – turning waste into bioplastics

    The plastic revolution – turning waste into bioplastics

    Listened to & summarised from the SWR podcast ‘Das Wissen – Die Plastikwende: How can plastic become sustainable?’ with chemist Dr Manuel Häußler (Max Planck Institute/CTC, founder of EvoLoop). 1 | Why we need to rethink plastic Plastic is light, robust and extremely cheap – which is precisely why it is conquering every market segment.…

  • PET bottle, beverage carton or pouch – which is the ultimate recycling champion in the EU?

    PET bottle, beverage carton or pouch – which is the ultimate recycling champion in the EU?

    An attempt to compare costs and recyclability Packaging for water and other beverages is increasingly at the centre of the sustainability debate. This not only raises the question of production costs, but also recyclability and practical implementation in various EU countries. In this specialist article, we compare PET bottles, beverage cartons and pouches in terms…

  • Aluminium foil in flexible packaging

    Aluminium foil in flexible packaging

    Innoform Coaching presents a comprehensive overview of a unique web seminar on the crucial role of aluminium foil in the flexible packaging industry. In this web seminar, Dr Günter Schubert explained the production, properties and applications of aluminium foil and discussed various technical aspects. Manufacture of aluminium foil The production of aluminium foil begins with…

  • Training Programme to become a certified packagingEXPERT

    Training Programme to become a certified packagingEXPERT

    Do you often ask yourself how you can make your packaging more sustainable? After completing the packaging expert training programme, you will be able to answer this and other questions relating to more sustainable packaging concepts. When? On 12 dates from 29.09.25 to 28.11.25 Where? Innovationscampus Sigmaringen, Marie-Curie-Str. 20, 72488 Sigmaringen or Zoom (hybrid) Some…

  • Certification for the traceability of post-consumer recyclates

    Certification for the traceability of post-consumer recyclates

    A web seminar that packs a punch. Here are the highlights for all those who deal with certified recyclates. This web seminar on the certification of post-consumer recyclates, led by Andreas Holt, provides a comprehensive introduction to the current standards and processes for the traceability and certification of recycled plastics. Here are the key topics…

  • Current status of mineral oil migration

    Current status of mineral oil migration

    The topic of mineral oil migration into and through food packaging covers various aspects, including scientific principles, sources of contamination, analytical methods, toxicological assessments and regulatory developments. We have summarised the essentials for you here based on our popular web seminar. Scientific foundations Mineral oil hydrocarbons are divided into two main groups: MOSH (Mineral Oil…